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Cincinnati Enquirer's "investigative journalism"

lundi 15 décembre 2014 à 13:00

In the Cincinnati Enquirer, "investigative journalism" means covering organizations that might pay for advertising.

This article uses the word "monetize" in the sense of "contemptuously regard mainly as a source of income". I reject that usage of the word because I reject the attitude that it embodies.

"Monetize" properly means "to use as currency".

Urgent: Protect Arctic ring seals

lundi 15 décembre 2014 à 13:00

US citizens: call on the National Marine Fisheries Service to protect Arctic ring seals from the danger of oil spills.

CIA director repeating lies

samedi 13 décembre 2014 à 13:00

CIA Director Brennan arrogantly repeated his past lies in Congress, and refused to affirm that the CIA would not torture again.

If I were in Congress I would vote to cancel all funds for the CIA until it is cleansed of torture supporters.

Nonviolent movements

samedi 13 décembre 2014 à 13:00

Occupy protests gained public attention because of two factors: disruption and personal sacrifice.

Curbing the power of corporations

samedi 13 décembre 2014 à 13:00

There are many things a government can do to curb the power of corporations.

All that is needed is political will.